i think i spoiled the threading on my laptop

[kalster]

i was trying to open the memory panel cover, the screw seems to have lost some threading

how do i remove it

i am planning to send it back to dell to replace the screw, ne other ideas?

 

[kalster]

bump

ne other way to remove the screw?

i am panicking a bit, cant bare the thought of not having the laptop for 4 days

 

[kalster]

bump

 

[r0guenj]

can you get a pin or anything under the head to pull it out?

 

[thorin]

If the threads are toast it should fall out when you turn the system right side up. If you mean you striped the head then the only thing we can tell you is "use the right tool for the job next time, and if you did then make sure you're working on a good suface and apply pressure next time".

Thorin

 

[thorin]

Originally posted by: r0guenj
can you get a pin or anything under the head to pull it out?

Or can you put a knife or similar object under the screw head on the off chance that it's not the screw that's lost the thread but the cheap plastic ( or whatever ) that it goes into (then unscrew it against the knife edge and hopefully it'll lift out).

Thorin

 

[kalster]

i am just sending it back to dell , they shud be able to fix it i guess

 

[igowerf]

Put something under the screw and pull it out while you're unscrewing it.

 

[sharkeeper]

Are the screws going into a bronze boss? That's the way my Toshiba's are. If the bosses are plastic, that is silly! You should be able to back out the screw by pulling up on the head while turning the screw CCW. A drop of low strength threadlocker on the threads will fix this problem.


-DAK-

 

[kalster]

well
its not so much the thread i think, sorry i mean its the thing on the screw itself in which u put the driver, its a bit worn out , the screwdriver ist able to grip it it just keeps rotating

well i am sending it back , they are going to replace it for me

 

[Gunbuster]

So you stripped the screw out? You better hope they are in a good mood when they get it, I would bounce that back as a COD repair.

 

[kalster]

is it that big a deal?


how much do u think they will charge

well actually when i was on the phone with tech support i was telling the lady i was paranoid to try it more, i might ruin it, she said u can do it, since i am advising you to do it, and if it becomes worse u wont be responsible for it

 

[dkozloski]

I think he has damaged the screw head to where the screwdriver will no longer engage it and turn the screw. A old mechanics trick is to put a dab of valve grinding compound or emery paste on the tip of the driver so it can get a better grip. Sears sells damaged screw extractors but they are pretty pricey. Another trick is to put a slot in the screw head with a thin cutoff wheel in a Dremel tool.

 

[Mday]

Originally posted by: dkozloski
I think he has damaged the screw head to where the screwdriver will no longer engage it and turn the screw. A old mechanics trick is to put a dab of valve grinding compound or emery paste on the tip of the driver so it can get a better grip. Sears sells damaged screw extractors but they are pretty pricey. Another trick is to put a slot in the screw head with a thin cutoff wheel in a Dremel tool.

riiight, try getting the cutoff wheel into the recessed screw hole...

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change the topic, you stripped a screw, not "spoiled the threading"... the "thread" refers to the spiral. and that is not covered by your warranty. this is what you get for not having the right tool. (hugs his $$$ of tools accumulated over the years, since i am not a sucker for tool sets)